SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
The Design, Content and Delivery of Relationship and Sexuality Education Programmes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review of the International Evidence.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A systematic review of relationships and sex education outcomes for students with intellectual disability reported in the international literature.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR · 2022Pooled it
- The Design, Content and Delivery of Relationship and Sexuality Education Programmes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review of the International Evidence.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
- 'One Size Does Not Fit All'. The Voices of Professionals Regarding the Delivery of Relationships and Sexuality Education to Children and Young People With Intellectual Disability: Findings From a UK-Wide Qualitative Study.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2026Article
- Navigating Body Perception, Affectivity, Intimacy, Gender Identity, and Sexuality: An Exploratory Qualitative Study in Young Adults with SMI, IDs, and ASD in a Community Setting.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- An Affective-Sexual Education Program for People With Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: Analysis of Its Effectiveness in the Spanish Context.Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health · 2025Article
- Learning for life, friendships and relationships from the perspective of children and young people with intellectual disabilities: findings from a UK wide qualitative study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Relationships and Sex Education Outcomes for Students With Intellectual Disability: Protocol for the Development of a Core Outcome Set.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
- Reproductive and pregnancy health care for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2022Article
- Barriers and Concerns in Providing Sex Education among Children with Intellectual Disabilities: Experiences from Malay Mothers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Access to Sexual Health Services and Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: an Australian Cross-sector Survey.Sexuality research & social policy : journal of NSRC : SR & SP · 2022Article
- Evidences of an Implemented Training Program in Consensual and Responsible Sexual Relations for People with Intellectual Disabilities.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
There is growing empirical evidence regarding the relationship and sexuality experiences and needs of children, young people and adults with intellectual disabilities. A total of twelve papers met the inclusion criteria regarding relationship and sexuality education (RSE) programmes specific to the needs of this population. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed and quality appraisal undertaken. The four themes identified were principles informing RSE programme development, design and content of RSE programmes, delivery of RSE programmes and evaluation of RSE programmes. The discussion presents areas that need to be addressed to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities, their families, carers and professionals are fully involved in the design and delivery of RSE programmes. Further research is required to identify the impact of the programmes and the sustained outcomes achieved. Recommendations are made regarding the activities required to enable the development of evidence-based and person-centred approaches to relationship and sexuality programmes.
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